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A goblin is a small, grotesque, monstrous humanoid creature that appears in the folklore of multiple European cultures. First attested in stories from the Middle Ages, they are ascribed conflicting abilities, temperaments, and appearances depending on the story and country of origin, ranging from mischievous household spirits to malicious, bestial thieves.
Goblin illustration by John D. Batten from "English Fairy Tales" (19th century) Goblin mode is a neologism for the rejection of societal expectations in a hedonistic manner without concern for one's self-image. [1] While usage of the term dates back to 2009 with varying definitions, the term went viral in early 2022.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 February 2025. Look up goon in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Goon may refer to: Slang Humans: People noted for brutality, or otherwise as targets of contempt: A guard in a prisoner of war camp (British World War II usage) An enforcer (ice hockey) A hired thug, in a goon squad Participants in gooning ...
The púca (Irish for spirit/ghost; plural púcaí), puca (Old English for goblin), also pwca, pookah, phouka, and puck, is a creature of Celtic, English, and Channel Islands folklore. Considered to be bringers both of good and bad fortune, they could help or hinder rural and marine communities. Púcaí can have dark or white fur or hair.
The Goblin's nephew, Yoo Deok-hwa (Yook Sung-jae), leases the Goblin's house to a Grim Reaper (Lee Dong-wook) and the two end up living under the same roof. Ji Eun-tak starts working a part-time job at a chicken store run by a charismatic young woman, Sunny ( Yoo In-na ).
Willem Dafoe said he’s open to playing Norman Osborn, aka the Green Goblin, ... “I mean, that’s a great role,” Dafoe said. “I liked the fact that it’s a double role both times. Twenty ...
"Hob" is sometimes a generic term given to a goblin, bogle or brownie. The name "Hob" became associated with the mythical creature as "a piece of rude familiarity to cover up uncertainty or fear"; [ 6 ] essentially, calling a mystical creature by a common nickname was a way to make the concept less frightening, and the nickname eventually ...
Willem Dafoe is a comic book movie icon thanks to his performance as the Green Goblin in Sam Raimi’s 2002 blockbuster “Spider-Man,” but not everyone liked the way the character looked. Dafoe ...